Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Level 6
The level 6 diploma in occupational health and safety is a qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals. It is aimed at learners who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures day-to-day in an organisation. They are likely to be managers looking to improve their knowledge and skills. The diploma is designed to provide learners with the expertise required to undertake a career as a health and safety practitioner and it also provides a sound basis for progression to postgraduate study.
The objective of the Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work activities, to meet national occupational standards. Learners will acquire care management skills in the Health and Social Care sector.
Entry requirements
For entry of Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification, learners must possess: Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification as recognized by UK NARIC. Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with the delivery center regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme) learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course.
Progression
Successful completion of Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to relevant Northern Campus Level 7 Diplomas. The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Masters degree programmes. For more information visit University Progressions page.
Assessment
Assignment based assessments.
